Fair Play Tournament Matches with Celebration Focus
Competitive tournament matches with explicit focus on demonstrating sportsmanship, celebrating diverse contributions, and positive teammate behaviours under pressure
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Competitive tournament matches with explicit focus on demonstrating sportsmanship, celebrating diverse contributions, and positive teammate behaviours under pressure
Quick Info
high
24
Two courts minimum 15m x 10m each with separation
Equipment Required
Balls (basketballs or sport-appropriate)
2 minimum (1 per court)
Bibs
2 sets of different colours (8-10 per set)
Goals or baskets
2 per court (4 total)
Cones for boundaries
16-20 for marking court boundaries
Stopwatch or timer
1-2 for timing matches
Referee whistles
2 if using student referees
Balls
As needed
Goals
As needed
Cones
As needed
Stopwatch
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 9
Year 11
Year 10
Year 6
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Sport Education
Basketball
Football
Netball
Rugby
Hockey
Handball
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Cones Required
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Challenging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Competitive Learning
Activity Type
Main Game
Game Application
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Skills
Game Sense
Team Play
Decision Making
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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